Say a true story. Last night, I was binge-watching shows at home when my phone suddenly rang—a strange number. I answered, and the other end immediately said, "Hello, this is XX City Public Security Bureau. We found a virtual currency transaction record under your name and need your cooperation in the investigation." My mind went blank for a moment, and I almost dropped the remote.
This isn't the first time I've heard of such incidents. In the afternoon, a friend of mine also sent me a message, saying he received a similar call. The caller asked directly how much he was holding, which platform he was trading on, and where the money came from. He was so panicked that he almost revealed all his account information.
Having analyzed cryptocurrencies for eight years, I have seen too many people in such situations either stammering in fear or getting tricked. Today, I must clarify this matter thoroughly—encountering such calls is normal to feel anxious, but never lose your composure.
First, my core judgment: personal compliance in virtual currency trading itself is not a problem; the real danger lies in speaking incorrectly in panic or being scammed by fake "public security" personnel into handing over funds. So, the first thing is to stay calm and understand the basic boundaries.
**Rule 1: Clearly define legal boundaries—say what needs to be said, and don't make things up about what shouldn't be said.**
Many people panic at the mention of "public security investigation," either completely denying having traded cryptocurrencies or being led by the other party. Remember: normal personal virtual currency transactions, if compliant, are not illegal.
If you do face an investigation, don't panic. You can respond like this: "I have indeed traded virtual currencies, all through正规 channels. As for the source of funds, I can't guarantee the background of the other party 100%, but I will fully cooperate with the investigation."
This approach has two benefits: first, it shows your cooperative attitude; second, it prevents you from saying anything detrimental due to excessive nervousness. Remember, be honest but not blindly obedient.
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Say a true story. Last night, I was binge-watching shows at home when my phone suddenly rang—a strange number. I answered, and the other end immediately said, "Hello, this is XX City Public Security Bureau. We found a virtual currency transaction record under your name and need your cooperation in the investigation." My mind went blank for a moment, and I almost dropped the remote.
This isn't the first time I've heard of such incidents. In the afternoon, a friend of mine also sent me a message, saying he received a similar call. The caller asked directly how much he was holding, which platform he was trading on, and where the money came from. He was so panicked that he almost revealed all his account information.
Having analyzed cryptocurrencies for eight years, I have seen too many people in such situations either stammering in fear or getting tricked. Today, I must clarify this matter thoroughly—encountering such calls is normal to feel anxious, but never lose your composure.
First, my core judgment: personal compliance in virtual currency trading itself is not a problem; the real danger lies in speaking incorrectly in panic or being scammed by fake "public security" personnel into handing over funds. So, the first thing is to stay calm and understand the basic boundaries.
**Rule 1: Clearly define legal boundaries—say what needs to be said, and don't make things up about what shouldn't be said.**
Many people panic at the mention of "public security investigation," either completely denying having traded cryptocurrencies or being led by the other party. Remember: normal personal virtual currency transactions, if compliant, are not illegal.
If you do face an investigation, don't panic. You can respond like this: "I have indeed traded virtual currencies, all through正规 channels. As for the source of funds, I can't guarantee the background of the other party 100%, but I will fully cooperate with the investigation."
This approach has two benefits: first, it shows your cooperative attitude; second, it prevents you from saying anything detrimental due to excessive nervousness. Remember, be honest but not blindly obedient.